REPORT: Paul George Is Telling His Friends He’ll Be a Laker in 2018

Paul George has been linked to several teams through trade rumors over the past week, but no matter where he ends up, George has his sights set on joining the Lakers in 2018. The Southern California native is already reportedly telling friends that he’ll be joining the Lakers next summer. Via LA Times:

According to people not authorized to speak publicly, George, a Palmdale native, is still telling friends that he intends to be a Laker in 2018.

Because of that, he knows the Lakers have little incentive to trade for him now.